DDEX Data Dictionary, 19-12-03

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Metal

Characterized by a thick, massive sound with highly amplified distortion, extended guitar solos, and emphatic beats. The genre was pioneered by the bands Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple. Metal music has since split into many sub genres.

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Parents	Rock	Song-focused, typically electric guitar-centric and beat-driven genre that emerged in the 1940s and 50s from blues, R&B and country music. Many variants and styles exist, though most feature at least electric guitar, bass, drums, and a lead singer.
Belongs to AVS	avs:SubGenre	A Type of SubGenre.

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